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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 201.18, 277.48 and 168.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 201.18, 277.48 and 168.38 is: 232.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    201.18 : 277.48 = 168.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    201.18/277.48 = 168.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    201.18x = 277.48 × 168.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    201.18x = 46,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,722.08/201.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.24

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